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| Nikkei 225 | 10,824.72 | +80.69 | +0.75% |
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| Hang Seng | 20,933.25 | -437.57 | -2.05% |
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| Straits Times | 2,889.18 | -26.52 | -0.91% |
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| WSM | 26.15 | +2.01 | +8.33% |
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| THC | 6.10 | +0.35 | +6.09% |
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| OMX | 16.31 | -0.42 | -2.51% |
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| ETFC | 1.57 | 0.00 | 0.00% |
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| HMA | 8.70 | +0.57 | +6.99% |
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Health care reform: What's in it for you?- AP
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- Stocks mixed after health care reform passes- AP
- Ford's Mulally makes $17.9 million in 2009- AP
- E-Trade names new CEO; seeks reverse stock split- AP
- 4 Rio Tinto employees plead guilty on China bribes- Reuters
- Can we trust Washington's health bill?- WSJ
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Rates
See today's average mortgage rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 30 Year Fixed | 5.02% | 5.07% |
| 15 Year Fixed | 4.37% | 4.36% |
| 1 Year ARM | 3.29% | 3.30% |
| 30 Year Fixed Jumbo | 5.81% | 5.83% |
| 5/1 ARM | 3.90% | 3.94% |
| 3/1 ARM | 4.38% | 4.44% |
See today's average home equity rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Loan Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| $30K Home Equity Loan | 7.81% | 7.81% |
| $50K Home Equity Loan | 7.70% | 7.69% |
| $75K Home Equity Loan | 7.72% | 7.71% |
| $30K HELOC | 5.11% | 5.12% |
| $50K HELOC | 4.82% | 4.84% |
| $75K HELOC | 4.83% | 4.85% |
See today's average savings rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Savings Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 6 month CD | 0.80% | 0.80% |
| 1 year CD | 1.17% | 1.18% |
| 3 year CD | 1.97% | 1.99% |
| MMA | 0.81% | 0.81% |
| $10K MMA | 0.91% | 0.91% |
| $25K MMA | 1.07% | 1.08% |
See today's average auto rates across the country. Source: Bankrate.com
| Auto Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| 36 Month New Car Loan | 6.40% | 6.43% |
| 48 Month New Car Loan | 6.52% | 6.57% |
| 60 Month New Car Loan | 6.57% | 6.62% |
| 72 Month New Car Loan | 4.65% | 5.07% |
| 36 Month Used Car Loan | 6.84% | 6.85% |
| 48 Month Used Car Loan | 6.64% | 6.71% |
See today's average credit card rates across the country. Source: CreditCards.com
| Card Type | Today | Last Week |
|---|---|---|
| Business Credit Cards | 12.20% | 12.20% |
| Low Interest Credit Cards | 12.24% | 12.41% |
| Cash Back Credit Cards | 12.53% | 12.72% |
| Balance Transfer Credit Cards | 12.77% | 12.88% |
| Student Credit Cards | 14.10% | 14.35% |
| Airline Credit Cards | 14.43% | 14.43% |
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